Latitude has been exclusively retained by QHR Health to conduct a search for the first General Counsel for this dynamic, integrated professional services company that provides independent hospitals and health systems with a variety of shared services. The General Counsel for QHR Health will work directly with the company’s leadership team helping to support the company’s ongoing growth and ensure an ongoing culture of compliance.  This position requires the candidate to work in QHR Health’s Brentwood office, with an option for hybrid remote work.

If you are a motivated attorney who has experience with healthcare transactions, a variety of transactional and commercial agreements, knowledge of the healthcare revenue cycle, and are ready to take the reins as the company’s initial General Counsel, then this might be the right role for you.  Please note, any inquiries or resumes submitted directly to QHR Health will be forwarded to Latitude for consideration, so if this role is of interest, please apply below.

Responsibilities of the General Counsel:

• Oversee legal department, ensuring a culture of compliance, fiscal responsibility, and supporting the strategic mission of the company
• Collaborate with the business team and serve as trusted advisor to leadership
• Draft and update policies and guidelines
• Oversee variety of transactions, related due diligence, coordinate closings, coordinate state entity filings and manage corporate governance matters
• Manage company’s contract processes, including drafting, negotiating and reviewing purchase agreements, procurement contracts, employment and consulting agreements, confidentiality and business associate agreements, and lease documents
• Coordinate with and monitor work of outside legal counsel

Required Qualifications for the General Counsel:

• Licensed to practice law in Tennessee or ability to obtain in-house practice certification
• Experience with vendor or procurement contracts, employment agreements, and other commercial agreements, as well as knowledge of key healthcare laws and regulations (i.e., HIPAA, Stark Anti-Kickback) is preferred
• Experience with healthcare acquisitions, healthcare revenue cycle, group purchasing, care transformation, healthcare staffing and consulting agreements is highly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to handle competing priorities; experience within a high-growth start-up is a plus
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within organization

Position Details for General Counsel

• Type of role: Permanent
• Schedule: Full-time
• Location: Nashville, TN (hybrid remote work allowed)
• Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Confidentiality

Latitude will not disclose your identity or propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Only qualified applicants should apply.

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